- Empoli have been in impressive form since coach Guido Pagliuca took charge on 16th June 2025.
- Empoli’s Jacopo Fazzini has scored two of his team’s last six goals in the last five games.
Empoli’s style fits 2025/2026
Guido Pagliuca has made an immediate impression on Empoli since taking over as coach on 16th June 2025, making Empoli a good bet to win at 1.87 against a Padova side that have looked decent under their own new coach, Matteo Andreoletti since he took over on the 14th June 2024. This Empoli vs Padova preview highlights just how intriguing the clash is shaping up to be with both teams under new management.
There’s little to separate the two teams on the current Serie B 2025/2026 standings with Empoli sat in seventh place and Padova higher in third, both on 0 points from 0 games. But there are considerable differences in the way these two sides approach the game.
Pagliuca is a modern manager with a flexible 3-4-2-1 that can transition into a 3-5-2 when necessary. His teams are capable of altering the intensity and areas of pressure to shut down opponents' build-up play and create havoc through the second phase. They are solid defensively, can move the ball forward quickly in numbers and are more than capable of disrupting opponents in transition.
Padova are a typical Italian side
Padova are the opposite to Empoli. According to our Empoli vs Padova prediction, they look to be a more traditional Italian team with structured tactics to organise the players and keep things simple. This could make for a fascinating tactical battle on Saturday and one that should suit Empoli more.
Empoli win to nil at 3.00 looks an attractive alternative match bet here, as Pagliuca’s men have shown they can lock down games in a similar way to how they have this season.
For those looking for insights, the Empoli vs Padova betting tips also suggest Fazzini is a solid anytime goalscorer wager for punters, having scored two of Empoli’s six previous goals.
